The Happy Engineer | Career Success for Engineering Leadership 202: What Every Engineering Leader Needs to Know About Multitasking with Dave Crenshaw | 2021 Top Episode Replay
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Jan 6, 2025 Dave Crenshaw, a productivity expert and author of 'The Myth of Multitasking,' shares insights on reclaiming time for engineering leaders. He discusses how modern chaos affects focus and emphasizes the need for personalized productivity systems. Crenshaw highlights the pitfalls of multitasking, particularly switch tasking, and promotes the value of focused work. He also shares his journey overcoming ADHD and encourages listeners to prioritize self-awareness and small commitments for work-life balance, ultimately redefining success.
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Productivity Spectrum
- People exist on a spectrum from "focus masters" to "chaos masters".
- Most are "nomads" with focus, but disrupted by life/career changes.
Causes of Chaos
- Technology can hinder productivity if it controls your life instead of serving it.
- Career advancements, while positive, often lead to increased chaos.
Building Productivity Systems
- Create personal productivity systems by analyzing and rebuilding your daily processes.
- Customize these systems to fit your work style, not the other way around.
